Ireland coach Andy Farrell questioned his players' intent following their performance against France on Thursday.

Injury-hit Ireland face the unenviable task of trying to stop returning captain Antoine Dupont and France in Thursday's Six Nations opener in Paris.

The harsh truths Ireland must confront after heavy France defeat - A bruising night in Paris has led to tough questions for Andy Farrell and his side

Wood and his counterpart on the France team, Luka Keletaona, are the only survivors from the corresponding fixture last season at Musgrave Park, a game the visitors won 22-12. The latest Irish 20s group have a greater capacity for a growth spurt in performance terms.

France head coach Fabien Galthie has hailed his side's attacking efforts following their 36-14 win over Ireland.

Matthieu Jalibert, Charles Ollivon and Theo Attissogbe score tries as France secure comfortable victory over Ireland on the Six Nations opening night; Andy Farrells visitors prove abject in opening 50

Prop Jeremy Loughman makes his first Ireland appearance in two years but there is no place in the starting team for James Lowe, James Ryan or Tadhg Furlong. Use the 'Get Involved' button at the top of this page to have your say on the game